Rural Business
Our work on Local Government Finance is split into two areas, the Fairer Funding campaign and a financial analysis of local authority budgets.
23 Oct 2024
A new Government and potential new issues for small business
As the new government settles into place, gets down to business, and with its first Budget looming on the horizon, there’s a lot of interest from our Forum members and...
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23 Oct 2024
Rural business insights showcased by NICRE
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) has produced two new videos demonstrating how firms are adapting and innovating in an ever-changing business environment. The rural business insights films...
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23 Oct 2024
Creating more choice of care and support in Westmorland and Furness
The area of Westmorland and Furness is a historic and scenic county of northwestern England. Geographically the third largest local authority in England, it is home to approximately 225,000 people....
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21 Oct 2024
Infrastructure Taskforce Launch: Balancing Growth and Rural Potential
The launch of the British Infrastructure Taskforce by Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP last week, signals a promising shift in the UK’s approach to infrastructure investment. With an emphasis on collaboration...
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30 Sep 2024
Progress in Gigabit Broadband Rollout Across Rural Yorkshire
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to report on the ongoing efforts to bring gigabit-capable broadband to rural communities across Yorkshire, enhancing digital connectivity for households and businesses alike....
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30 Sep 2024
Are you a business or household struggling with poor indoor mobile coverage and connectivity?
Connecting Devon and Somerset’s (CDS) Mobile Boost scheme offers businesses and homes in Devon, Torbay, Plymouth and Somerset vouchers of up to £1,300 towards technology to help improve indoor mobile...
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27 Aug 2024
Unlocking The Economic Potential of Rural Areas
A set of recommendations to modify geographically-targeted initiatives such as Enterprise Zones and Investment Zones to better unlock the economic potential of rural businesses has been produced from research commissioned...
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27 Aug 2024
HMRC Seeks Insights from Self-Employed Individuals in Rural Areas: Help Spread the Word
HMRC is conducting important research to better understand the challenges faced by self-employed individuals in rural areas who may have limited internet access or lack confidence in using computers for...
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27 Aug 2024
Stafford Borough Council Launches Business Innovation Grants for Local SMEs
Stafford Borough Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Business Innovation Grants, a new initiative funded by the UK Government to support small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within...
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19 Aug 2024
Government Announces £800 Million Plan to Deliver High-Speed Broadband to 312,000 Rural Homes and Businesses
Last week, The UK Government announced significant investment aimed at improving digital infrastructure in rural areas, with plans to provide faster broadband to approximately 312,000 homes and businesses across Great...
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